Then they were back in court, the fruit salad half eaten, and the doctor in the box with Thierry Richards drawing from him his twenty-two years' experience, his position as professor in charge of neurosurgery at St Vincent's, and the international recognition that he was one of the world's best.
'And your interest in this case, doctor, stems from what?'
'I was asked by Miss Sharman to examine her client and present my findings to the court.'
'So you have examined the accused?'
'Yes. I first examined his medical and treatment records. I also spent several hours with him last Thursday.'
'Thank you, doctor.' Thierry sat down.
'Miss Sharman.'
'Thank you, your Honour.' They were now well and truly into the case. Life reduced to four walls and four days. Yet she could never forget that th
